Christine Clarridge

Seattle

Seattle reporter @Axios, former @SeattleTimes. Send me your pitches and story ideas pls! Especially the weird and wonderful! [email protected]

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Seattle's Rough & Tumble joins rise of women's sports bars

1 day ago | axios.com | Travis Meier |Christine Clarridge

Hover over each bar to see location and anticipated opening. Reproduced from "Untapped"; Map: Axios VisualsWomen's sports bars are on the rise — and Seattle is helping lead the charge. Why it matters: With viewership and attendance for women's sports soaring, fans are building new hubs that are about more than simply watching games.
Officials urge safety as Washington water stays cold

2 days ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge

Paddleboarding and other human-powered boating continues to grow in popularity. Photo: Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty ImagesAs Washington heads into a warm, sunny weekend, safety officials are reminding residents that the water in local rivers and lakes remains dangerously and sometimes fatally cold. Why it matters: Many drowning victims die within minutes of entering frigid water due to cold shock, according to Ashley Seydel of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's boating program.
Cold water remains a hazard despite Seattle heat

2 days ago | flipboard.com | Christine Clarridge

As Washington heads into a warm, sunny weekend, safety officials are reminding residents that the water in local rivers and lakes remains dangerously …
This viral geoduck dive might be the most Pacific Northwest thing ever

2 days ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge

Screenshots: @xchellesbellesx on TikTok A woman dove headfirst into the sand for a Pacific Northwest delicacy and TikTok can't look away. Why it matters: The large, phallic-shaped geoduck — pronounced gooey-duck — is notoriously hard to dig up, but this takes it to the next level.
Seattle summer camps are filling up — and some cost more than rent

3 days ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge

Many Seattle summer camps still have spots, but they're filling up fast. Photo: Courtesy of City of SeattleWith the school yearcoming to an end,Seattle-areaparents are scrambling to lock in summer camps and grappling with a price tag that can run into the thousands per child. Why it matters: Summer camp is more than just a fun break — it's critical child care for many working families, Kyle Bywater, a Seattle Parks and Recreation manager, told Axios.
Kraken's new star isn't on skates

3 days ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge |Maxwell Millington

Rescued pup Jared McCanine is representing the Kraken in the "Stanley Pup" playoffs Friday. Photos courtesy of the NHL One NHL rookie issliding straight into Seattle's heart, and no, he doesn't wear skates. Driving the news: Jared McCanine, an 11-week-old mixed-breed rescue pup, will represent the Seattle Kraken in the second annual "Stanley Pup" showdown at 2:30pm PT on Friday.
SEA goes global with Alaska's nonstop to Rome

4 days ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge

Alaska Airlines and other carriers are adding nonstop international destinations out of SEA. Photo: Courtesy of the Port of SeattleA slew of new nonstop routes around the world, including one to Rome, is turning SEA into a true global gateway. Why it matters: Seattle is quickly shedding its status as a secondary international hub with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport positioning itself as a serious player in the global aviation network.
New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 detected 14 times in Washington

5 days ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge

Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/AxiosMore than a dozencases ofa new COVID-19 subvariant — NB.1.8.1 — have been detected in Washington, according to federal surveillance data. Why it matters: The variant has been gaining ground globally, according to the World Health Organization, and first appeared in the U.S. in March and April.
Washington traffic deaths drop after 33-year high

5 days ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosWashington saw nearly 10% fewer deadly crashes last year than the year before, but state officials say there's still a traffic safety crisis. Why it matters: Traffic fatalities are still well above pre-pandemic numbers. State of play: 731 people were killed in crashes last year, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). That's down from the 809 killed in 2023, which saw a 33-year high.
Lost festival photo returned to couple thanks to the kindness of ravers

1 week ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge

In a Polaroid that was briefly lost and then found when a stranger posted it on social media, Jane Moon and Henry Do share a kiss at an electronic music festival on their first anniversary. Photo: Courtesy of Jane Moon What happens in Vegas... sometimes ends up on Facebook and back in your mailbox.